2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 2002 Lotus Esprit and 2002 Peugeot Partner were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 276 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot Partner. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Peugeot Partner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot Partner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot Partner. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot Partner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2002 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Esprit | Partner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
